Short description:

In this handbook, one in a series of three, leading global contributors analyze approaches to microplastics treatment, address advanced techniques for mediating microplastic pollution, and explore policy perspectives on the implications of microplastic pollution for human and ecosystem health.

Long description:

In this handbook, one in a series of three, leading global contributors analyze approaches to microplastics treatment, address advanced techniques for mediating microplastic pollution, and explore policy perspectives on the implications of microplastic pollution for human and ecosystem health. 

Through this book, readers will develop knowledge of leading and emerging technologies and techniques for monitoring and remediating microplastic pollution in the environment and understanding of the policy implications with regard to the human and ecological health risks associated with microplastic pollution. To achieve this, the book first explores current techniques for monitoring microplastics, such as remote sensing techniques, and their challenges and opportunities. In the second section, it then addresses policy perspectives on the management of microplastic pollution in aquatic environments and in agricultural soil. In taking a global approach to both sections, the contributors bring a wealth of knowledge and practical information to equip readers with a broad and up-to-date understanding of the geographical and ecological factors that can affect policy decisions. This enables readers to enact appropriate policies on the management and remediation of microplastic pollution that take into account the context and requirements of each individual situation. This in turn reduces the impact of microplastic pollution on biodiversity and ecosystems and minimizes the associated economic and human costs. For a wider perspective, readers are encouraged to refer to the other two titles in this series, subtitled Microplastic Pollution in Aquatic Environments and Microplastic Pollution in the Soil. 

In its exploration of the technologies and techniques for monitoring and treating microplastics and related policy perspectives, this handbook has deep implications and practical ramifications for academics, industry-based researchers, and policymakers to take a new direction to the reduction of microplastics in aquatic environments and agricultural soils around the world.

Table of Contents:

1. Microplastics Pollution in The Aquatic Environment: A Case Study in North America  2. Challenges Of Microplastics Characterization and Mitigation: Detection Quantification in Aquatic Environment  3. Co-Occurrence and Interaction of Microplastics with Heavy Metals  4. Toxicity Mechanism, Exposure Pathways, Environmental Risk Assessment of Microplastic Pollution  5. Ecological Risks of Microplastics Toxicity on Biota and Plants  6. Advanced Wastewater Treatment for Mitigating Microplastics Contamination  7. Technological System to Increase the Rate of Plastic Collections from Soil  8. Digital Technology to Address Plastic Pollution (Reduction of The Use of Plastic, Collection/Sorting, Recycling, Tracking System)  9. Recovery, Recycling or Upcycling of Mixed Plastic Waste into Fuel  10. Thermochemical Conversion of Plastic to Value Added Products (Composites)  11. Veracity Of Bioplastic Degradation  12. Interaction Of Secondary Micro (Nano)Plastics with Emerging Pollutants  13. Microplastic Pollution: Challenges for Ecological Risk and Human Exposure Through Food Ingestion  14. Policy Implementation and Management of Microplastics in Freshwater and Soil  15. Review Of Current Policies on Plastics Discharge and Policy Implications on Microplastic Reduction  16. Obstacles To Controlling and Managing Microplastics in The Environment  17. Challenges For Regulation and Management of Microplastic in Environment and Proposed Changes  18. Bottlenecks Of Global Plastic Strategy and The Way Forward of Microplastics Management  19. Microplastic Pollution in the Environment: Analysis, Monitoring and Detection of Microplastic  20. Microplastics Contaminate the Surface Waters and Sediments of Lakes  21. Exploring Gendered Dimensions in University Students' Perceptions, Behaviors, And Policy Implications Regarding Microplastics: A Case Study of Birzeit University, Palestine  22. Microplastic Pollution in the Environment: Treatment and Removal of Microplastic from Water and Wastewater  23. Microplastic Pollution in The Environment Implications, Detection and Treatment Strategies  24. Microplastic In Natural and Artificial Reefs  25. Marine Plastic Litter, Where Are We Now?  26. Microplastic Degradation During Wet Air Oxidation Treatment  27. The Biodegradation of Plastic by Microorganisms: Current and Innovative General Aspects  28. The Spread and Origins of Microplastic Pollution in Aquatic Environments